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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Yazoo County

Mississippi · 28,149 residents · 922.339 sq mi
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Yazoo County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,795. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $49,400. The poverty rate of 31.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

28,149
+10%since 1990
from 25,506 in 1990
1990 – 2025
31 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 28 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.7
+9%since 1990
from 30.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
24K26K27K28K29K1990201020202024Yazoo County
202425K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,795
+32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,234 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,062
+55%since 1990
from $7,786 in 1990
US average: $21,522
31.9%
−7.4 ptssince 1990
from 39.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$49,400
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$346
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $234 in 1990
US average: $602
68.8%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 66.3% in 1990
31.2% rent
2.0
−26%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic47%(11,983)
Black52.7%(13,431)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(39)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score62.9%(16,053)
2000
White, non-Hispanic41.1%(11,558)
Black53.6%(15,074)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(1,233)
Asian0.3%(97)
Diversity Score67.1%(18,880)
67
+7%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.8%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 12.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.0%
+11.7 ptssince 1990
from 53.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.6%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.1 min
+1%since 1990
from 18.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Yazoo County, Mississippi?

Yazoo County, Mississippi has about 28,149 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Yazoo County, Mississippi?

The typical household in Yazoo County, Mississippi earns about $24,795 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Yazoo County, Mississippi expensive?

In Yazoo County, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $49,400, and the typical rent is about $346 a month.

How educated are people in Yazoo County, Mississippi?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in Yazoo County, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Yazoo County, Mississippi?

About 31.9% of people in Yazoo County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Yazoo County, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Yazoo County, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,643 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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